- 0418 755 578
- janine@ayling.com.au
Janine has extensive experience with churches and faith-based communities. She understands the complexity that arises when long-held beliefs about faith begin to shift.
Faith transitions can bring grief, uncertainty, and isolation – but also the possibility of deeper self-understanding and renewed meaning.
Janine provides a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore these experiences.
The controlling nature of some religious groups has left many well–meaning and faithful people struggling with the pain of betrayal… and sometimes severely traumatised. On top of that, the procedures for discussion or complaint might appear to be firmly in the grip of the controlling or abusive individual(s).
The pressure to forgive and forget the hurtful and/or coercive behaviours may eventually be outweighed by the ache of relentless minimisation and betrayal. Knowing there is someone safe, who understands how a life of religious devotion can be hard to separate from an offensive or even abusive system, can feel lifesaving.
Janine is committed to support those on the Central Coast and beyond feeling traumatised or numb, carrying burdens of pain, shame and fear, as they contemplate the future of their faith.